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...A common test in the COPD community is a pulmonary function test (PFT). A PFT includes a series of breathing tests to help determine how your lungs are functioning. One...

...It all started when my husband took me to a brand-new Dollar Store. I was hoping to find fabric, as some people wanted fabric dolls for Christmas. Even wearing a...

...This article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one, and I was under the distinct impression that...

...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary...

...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that are necessary to perform their work. A carpenter...

...Mucus in the lungs, also called phlegm or sputum, traps irritants so you can cough them out. This helps protect you from infections. Mucus also helps clear smoke, dust, and...

...Researchers continue to work overtime to learn more about COPD. A recent study links COPD with a certain kind of cell death and researchers think this may lead to a...

...Sometimes in life, we have to make tough decisions that will chart out the way ahead of us. I had declined the offer of a lung function test for a...

...Editor's note: this is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 1! We have been talking about COPD vs. aging. How do we know for...

...They are called alveoli - small, grape-like clusters inside your lungs. They play a key role in the exchange of gases into and out of your lungs and this role...